What is it? Marcus Samuelsson's seafairing restaurant tells the story of fusion and freedom.
Why we love it: Hav & Mar reflects Marcus Samuelsson’s heritage, from the food it serves down to the name itself (“hav” translates to “ocean” in Swedish, while “mar” is Amharic for “honey,” the official language of Ethiopia). In an oceanic inspired dining room where black mermaids swim on the walls, executive chef Fariyal Abdullahi carries the tale forward with bread baskets filled with teff biscuits and injera bread and wonderful selections from the sea, from berbere-rubbed salmon to delicate filets of snapper, steamed in banana leaves.
Time Out tip: Behind the bar you can find the Nordic spirit Aquavit. We recommend trying it in a single shot before jumping into a full highball.
Address: 245 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10001
Hours: Daily 5-10pm